Timothy J Shoemaker, MD

Timothy J Shoemaker, MD

Clinical Areas: Diabetes & Endocrinology
Specialties: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Internal Medicine
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
English

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Franciscan Health Diabetes & Endocrinology Specialists, a department of Franciscan Health Indianapolis

5230 East Stop 11 Road
Suite 150
Indianapolis, IN 46237

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Franciscan Health Diabetes & Endocrinology Specialists, a department of Franciscan Health Indianapolis

Franciscan Physician Network Diabetes & Endocrinology Specialists Mooresville

1001 Hadley Road
Suite LL 100
Mooresville, IN 46158

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8:00am - 4:00pm
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Franciscan Physician Network Diabetes & Endocrinology Specialists Mooresville

Franciscan Health Indianapolis

8111 South Emerson Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46237

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Franciscan Health Lafayette

1701 South Creasy Lane
Lafayette, IN 47905

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Franciscan Health Lafayette

About Me

Education

Medical School:
Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency:
Indiana University Internal Medicine Residency

Fellowship:
Indiana University Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism Fellowship

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine

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Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • CareSource
  • Cigna Health Plans
  • Cofinity
  • Department of Labor
  • Devoted Health
  • Encore Health Network
  • Humana
  • Lutheran Preferred
  • Managed Health Services
  • Managed Health Services MarketPlace
  • Medicaid IN
  • Medicare IN
  • Medicare Rail Road
  • MultiPlan/PHCS
  • Sagamore
  • SIHO
  • Tricare/Humana Military
  • United Health Care
  • United Health Care Medicaid
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Conditions Treated

  • Diabetes
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Osteoporosis
  • PCOS
  • Thyroid Cancer

Procedures Performed

  • Diabetes Education
  • Endocrinology

Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5

(276 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

135 Reviews

09/03/2026

He listens to my issues and concerns and knows how to fix them

09/03/2026

Feels like you are talking with a friend! Listens and gives suggestions on ways to improve your health.

09/02/2026

Great Dr I enjoy our conversations

09/02/2026

He has a good manner with patients and works for their benefit.

09/01/2026

He keeps me healthy.

08/26/2026

He top notch and never condescending.

08/24/2026

He is interested in improving treatments to gain maximum health benefits for patients. He takes time to explain lab results and offer different treatments and encourages patients to participate in their care.

08/18/2026

Always trying to make things better. Excited when I do well

08/17/2026

Great listener, personable, knowledgeable and I did not feel hurried. Seemed to genuinely care.

08/14/2026

Very good very confident Dr always friendly on top of things

08/13/2026

I like him.

08/12/2026

He is a Great doctor. Went over everything with me at my appointment. Answering and asked all the right questions.Highly recommended. Very satisfied.

08/11/2026

Doctor shoemaker is a very good doctor he's right on board with you and gets things done

08/08/2026

Dr Shoemaker had been my Endocrinologist for years and I trust him with my Type 2 Diabetes Health Journey. Paula his Nurse is wonderful & has a great work ethic & never makes you feel rushed when answering my questions.

08/06/2026

Great experience

08/04/2026

Dr Shoemaker is knowledgeable, professional, but friendly and not cold or 'stand off ish' as some doctors can be.

08/03/2026

Dr Shoemaker was attentive. He listened to me. He answered questions and acknowledged my concerns. He made a plan and asked for my input. He explained his reasoning. He didn’t rush me out the door.

08/03/2026

First time seeing Dr Shoemaker and liked how he listened and asked questions without passing judgment. He seemed open to trying a different insulin for Type 1 diabetes and didn’t force anything. Paula, his nurse, was very nice, as well as Mandy in reception.

07/29/2026

I liked Dr. Shoemaker's gentle, kind demeanor, as well as his scientific knowledge. He made feel very at ease and confident in his care.

07/29/2026

Excellent care

07/24/2026

personable, professional, cares

07/22/2026

Knowledgable and professional

07/16/2026

Great doctor

07/15/2026

He explained everything so clear. Showed results and explained them. Answered all questions

07/15/2026

I enjoy talking with Dr. Shoemaker. He always has the facts and is willing to answer all of my questions.

07/08/2026

He always answers your questions in a way you can understand.

07/08/2026

Knowledgeable and affable.

07/06/2026

Very informative and caring

07/05/2026

He takes the time to listen and is very personable which is rare in healthcare now.

07/02/2026

His knowledge on medication, concerns, and possible side effects that I might be concerned with

07/02/2026

He answers all your questions and puts you at ease so he can take the best care of you

06/30/2026

Dr. Shoemaker is very polite to us and everyone who is on his staff is always very polite

06/25/2026

Great people

06/25/2026

listens attentively and is eager to find answers

06/25/2026

Timothy Shoemaker is approachable, knowledgeable, and reasonable.

06/24/2026

He is a very good doctor. He listens to you, and cares. He’s helped me along the way, and now I don’t have to use insulin anymore.

05/28/2026

He is very nice and very thorough and does his job very well

05/27/2026

Very kind and thorough

05/23/2026

He is very knowledgeable, prompt and explains anything I have questions on.

05/23/2026

I have a wonderful doctor taking care of me

05/19/2026

Took time with me and I did not feel rushed!

05/16/2026

Dr. Shoemaker is kind, helpful, understanding.

05/13/2026

I experienced a very good visit.

05/12/2026

See notes on Dr. Shoemaker above. Takes a while to get on his schedule, but he is well worth the wait.

05/11/2026

He answers questions, is kind, knowledgeable and doesn’t make you bad if you mess up. He is the best!

05/09/2026

Informative

05/07/2026

Dr. Shoemaker is friendly, informative, relaxed, and conservative in his care. He has been a great help and Intrust in his care.

05/07/2026

He explained everything thoroughly, and spent a lot of time with me and answered my questions.

05/06/2026

He listens and very helpful on suggestions.

05/05/2026

Dr. Shoemaker is one of a few specialists in his field practicing in the Plainfield area. He is an excellent choice.

05/05/2026

Great diagnostician and talks to me at my level of understanding.

05/05/2026

Work with the patient on various ailments

05/02/2026

He was already my husband’s physician.

04/24/2026

Very knowledgeable! Explores various options with my input. Actively listens. Never rushes

04/24/2026

Dr. Shoemaker is very knowledgeable, caring and patient

04/23/2026

Doctor is very friendly, down to earth, knowledgeable and efficient.

04/23/2026

Dr. Shoemaker always listens to my concerns and takes time to understand them. I never feel rushed.

04/22/2026

He is very easy to talk to and answer questions about my health care and. has a most pleasant personality. I never have felt he was rushing my appointment.

04/21/2026

He is very kind and gentle. He explains what he is doing and ordering and why.

04/21/2026

Everyone is friendly and very helpful and knowledgeable. The doctor is very nice and cares for his patients.

04/20/2026

Made me comfortable and was very professional.

04/09/2026

I am very happy with my treatment, and I am very relaxed, and believe in my treatment.

04/08/2026

Great Dr. listens and answered all my questions

04/06/2026

Very kind and easy to talk with ; takes all the time you need…….

03/31/2026

Dr. Shoemaker has cared for me for a long time and is very kind and knowledgable.

03/30/2026

He’s caring about my needs and very patient

03/25/2026

Great physician and staff

03/24/2026

Very knowledgeable and listens to my concerns.

03/23/2026

Explains things so you can understand the information.

03/18/2026

He does good work, I've been a patient for many years. Have recommended patients to him.

03/16/2026

He is very thorough.

03/11/2026

Dr. Shoemaker is very thorough, informative, responsive, and kind. I message questions in the app and he responds quickly with helpful information. During my appointments, he looks at all information and makes sure to answer any questions.

03/11/2026

Takes a real interest in the patient.

03/02/2026

He was kind and caring during the appointment

02/26/2026

I trust Dr shoemaker with my diabetes care. Am doing great with his meds snd would recommend him to anyone needing diabetic care

02/26/2026

He’s great!

02/23/2026

When you receive great care - you want to tell others. I actually had family members that had seen Dr. Shoemaker before me and I knew he was a great doctor.

02/23/2026

He is so knowledgeable and really caring for his patients.

02/23/2026

Dr shoemaker makes you very comfortable with his pleasant office demeanor.

02/19/2026

Very good to work with.

02/16/2026

He has been my doctor

02/16/2026

Dr Shoemaker takes the time to listen. He fully explains things. He does not rush you.

02/15/2026

Dr shoemaker is wonderful I think he stays on top of my problems and I appreciate him very much

02/12/2026

Already told friends about him and my satisfaction with the service I receive.

02/12/2026

Easy to talk to. Listens to your concerns. Caring and supportive.

02/10/2026

Very good and answers your questions

02/10/2026

Listens and responds to concerns with empathy! Accurate in treatment.

02/10/2026

Great doctor. Always listens to everything we have to say.

02/07/2026

Everyone is professional and nice

02/04/2026

He answered all questions. Explained everything in detail. Very easy to talk to and would highly recommend.

02/03/2026

Professional man listens to you explains to you well

02/02/2026

Knowledgeable

01/30/2026

very personable easy to talk to. Great dr answers al my questions and i dont feel rushed

01/27/2026

Professional, friendly, on time, informative

01/22/2026

Very good doctor.

01/22/2026

Very competent and pleasant - clearly knowledgeable

01/20/2026

Dr. Shoemaker takes time to listen to concerns or issues. He shows he cares about you and your diabetes. He's very knowledgeable and is a professional. He's friendly and offers advice.

01/19/2026

Very attentive. Explains things well.

01/19/2026

Gets to the point and wants any questions I have .

01/08/2026

Dr. Shoemaker at this time was very professional and caring, took the time to explain and listen!

01/07/2026

Same reasons as above, kind, thorough and answers questions.

01/06/2026

Dr. Shoemaker was very kind, thorough and answered all my questions.

12/23/2025

Professional, friendly and relates to me in an easy to understand manner.

12/21/2025

Dr Shoemaker is the best endocrinologist I have had during my journey with diabetes. He explains everything is so Much more detail than anyone has before. He’s detailed oriented and listens to my thoughts and feelings, then we talk openly towards resolution.

12/18/2025

He listens and explains possible changes and listens to my reaction to those changes.

12/17/2025

Again,excellent care and analysis.

12/16/2025

Very good doctor

12/15/2025

Very thorough, knowledgeable, and great office staff

12/11/2025

Prompt and professional service.

12/10/2025

Good doc

12/09/2025

I liked his manner.

12/04/2025

I really do not know anyone who needs an endocrinologist. If I were to encounter such a person, I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Shoemaker.

12/01/2025

He explained everything I need to know I he take he listen to you too

11/24/2025

Approachable. He Listens.

11/20/2025

Explains everything.

11/17/2025

Professional & caring

11/15/2025

He listens to my concerns and then comes up with solutions to help with my diabetes issues

11/10/2025

He is a great guy. Calm, compassionate, caring are the first that come to mind. I could go on and on . I normally do not respond to surveys, but when it comes to Dr. Shoemaker, I break my own rules and take the time to sing his praises.

11/05/2025

He listens!!

11/03/2025

If I would have a family member that would need Dr. Shoemaker's expertise, I would recommend him

10/27/2025

Dr. Shoemaker. Friendly staff

10/23/2025

Very nice, personable, and knowledgeable

10/20/2025

Dr. Shoemaker communicates well with patients and listens to their concerns.

10/14/2025

He is very personable and knowledgeable. A very nice guy that explains things so you can understand them

10/10/2025

He is a great Doctor, I believe he truly cares about me

09/29/2025

He's a great physician and very knowledgeable.

09/28/2025

Dr. was extremely easy to talk to and listened to me and my concerns.

09/25/2025

Dr Shoemaker is kind and helpful.

09/22/2025

He is a fantastic doctor

09/22/2025

Professional knowledgeable can communicate well.

09/21/2025

Easy to understand and very knowledgeable re diabetes.

09/19/2025

He's a great doctor!

09/17/2025

Professional, easy to talk to, explained things well.

09/16/2025

He listens to me and is so helpful in explaining things to me. He is kind and sincere.

09/15/2025

He seems very thorough and knowledgeable. He took the time to explain everything in a way that I could easily understand.
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